Inpatient treatment has a higher success rate than outpatient treatment, and is often the treatment of choice for those who can afford it. There is a wide range of inpatient treatment facilities, many of which are quite luxurious. Some even have the appearance of hotels and are often located on beautiful beaches or in a tranquil forest setting.
Inpatient treatment involves the patient physically residing in a monitored environment. One of the reasons why this method is so successful is that it allows the addict to recover in a safe place where all distractions are removed. Many addicts have enabling people around them (either well-meaning or also engaged in destructive behavior) that inhibit the addict’s ability to recover.
An inpatient treatment center will often have an isolation period where the addict does not contact anyone from the outside world. It is the hope that after drug detox, the patient will be able to work on his or her addiction in private and build positive coping strategies. Additionally, the home environment can have “emotional triggers” that lead to a relapse.
There are many benefits to inpatient treatment, which include:
- A closed environment. While the patient can choose to check out of the inpatient treatment center at any time (they are not jails), there is going to be no access to the drug or any sort of intoxicant at an inpatient treatment center. The only way the patient will be able to access substances is to leave the facility.
- Various kinds of therapy. At most inpatient treatment centers, the patient will work one-on-one with therapists, and also in group settings. Depending on the amenities at the center, the patient may have access to saunas, pools, nature walks, the beach, a game room, etc. Interacting with nature can be extremely therapeutic for an addict and help him or her avoid “emotional triggers.”
- The presence of other addicts in recovery. Just like being around individuals engaging in destructive behavior makes it easier for an addict to engage as well, being around others that are in the process of becoming well helps addicts form positive coping strategies and behaviors.
The biggest negative to inpatient treatment is that it is often very expensive. It’s important to shop around and do comparisons between facilities if cost is a major concern.
There are hundreds of different inpatient clinics to choose from: some are single-sex, some have an eye toward luxury, some adhere to the AA or NA 12 step program and others don’t. At Drug Treatment Center Finder, we can help you find the best fit.
